Faculty & Advisors

Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, D.Sc. (Ayur. Research) Founder, Teacher

Swamiji has received his Doctor of Science in Ayurvedic Medicine & Research from Westbrook University. His prior training includes a certificate from the Ayurvedic Institute and private study with professor & dean from Benares Hindu University in 1988.

In 1989 he received certification from the American Institute of Vedic Studies.

From 1991 through 1998 Swamiji received ongoing advanced private training with vaidyas from remote villages in the Indian Himalayas.

He spent 6 years writing the Ayurveda Encyclopedia, which was published in 1998. (Now in its 2nd edition with more than 23,000 copies sold)

Swamiji research study – a pilot study comparing the cost of Ayurvedic and Allopathic therapies, was published in 2001.

2009 Swamiji is developing an expanded integrative healing program for this school, addressing the needs of the learning-challenged and incorporating shamanic energy healing and new technologies such as cold-lasers.

In 2014 Swamiji wrote his latest book, The Hip Guru's™ Guide to the Stress-Free College Student that combines energy healing with ayurveda for quickest stress relief in students. Statistics show 50% of students are depressed and 50% drop out of school. This book aims to quickly bring students back to a healthier, happier, more stress-free life.

Prerequisites & Required Texts

Prerequisites

You have received an Ayurvedic consultation from some qualified practitioner, practice for a month or more to see if it is as wonderful as it sounds. (If you are still eager to learn after this set up an interview)